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Winter Safety Tips

Winter weather can be very serious. Several parts of the United States regularly experience freezing temperatures and large amounts of snow every winter. This kind of weather may look pretty in photos, but it can be dangerous to have to live in and deal with. Here are some winter safety tips that can help keep you, and your family, safe this winter. Snow Removal Safety The National Safety Council (NSC) has some safety tips regarding snow removal. They advise that people who are over the age of 40, and who are relatively inactive, should be especially careful when shoveling snow. … Continue reading →

Winter Safety Tips

I have lived in the south all of my life so I’m used to 80-degree temperatures in November and in some cases December. When Old Man Winter gets his horn and starts blowing, it’s usually somewhat of a surprise and many of us simply aren’t prepared for it. One day you’re wearing flip flops and a tank top and the next day you have to pull out your winter sweater. It’s not usual to have cold weather in the early morning and find yourself sweating by mid-day. We have had beautiful weather lately, short sleeves most days, but last night … Continue reading →